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All this talk about how everyone was fine without phones in school before but not about how much the world has changed to the point where school without our phones is no longer a privilege we can afford taking.
Jayla supported: Amend Maryland's phone-free school policyOur schools are not safe enough to give up our phones.
ava supported: Amend Maryland's phone-free school policyEducation is where change begins, absolutely every young woman should know the warning signs for grooming and abuse. As a mother myself teaching stranger danger is an obvious one but educating a teenager on these warning signs is often overlooked because violence in relationships and grooming seems rare until it’s someone you know.
Zoey supported: Pass Hailey’s Law: "Pink Alert" and Mandated Grooming Awareness Education in SchoolsAs a mother to 2 boys, gender doesn’t discriminate!! We need to help these children understand the gravity of talking to strangers online— even if they appear to be real.. even through Gaming platforms.
Kayleigh supported: Pass Hailey’s Law: "Pink Alert" and Mandated Grooming Awareness Education in SchoolsAs a girl around the same age of Hailey, this needs to be brought up in all schools, to bring awareness to not just children but teens and adults. Hailey didn’t deserve this , no one does.
Lyla supported: Pass Hailey’s Law: "Pink Alert" and Mandated Grooming Awareness Education in SchoolsAs an incoming freshman at Abington Senior High School, I am severely disappointed in the actions that the school district has been taking.
Every time I move up to a new school, from elementary to now, the experience is ruined due to changes made by the board, and I will not allow it to be ruined any longer.
Lunch and Learn is such an important aspect of ANY school, regardless of whether it's elementary, middle, or high school, and frankly, it should be added to ALL. The fact that we are TAKING IT AWAY is harmful and insensitive to your students.
Reading people's stories in this comment section alone is an insight into why it should never be removed, but instead you want to limit your students from being strung. You want success from your students, but you take away what little we have to be the person you want.
This choice shows a lack of consideration for your students and deserves an apology, an explanation, and dedication to make a change.
This will fail. It will bring students with lower grades and less morale and create more stress. I urge the School Board to rethink this for the benefit of their students.
Akenti supported: Revise Abington Senior High School's New ScheduleLunch and learn allowed me, a physically disabled student, to make up tests and quizzes I missed due to complications of my disability. I don’t know how I’m going to make up those same assignments this year. As a rising senior, I was looking forward to having the ability to leave school for lunch, especially because I’m not able to get into the senior lounge since it has stairs. Now, pretty much the only senior privilege, the lounge, is something I can’t access. Please ASHS Staff rethink this.
Emma supported: Revise Abington Senior High School's New ScheduleNot having phones during our free time feels more like a punishment mainly because we already have to focus on school what about the things going on around us?
Zy’Ria supported: Allow Cellphones in Louisiana Schools During Free TimeTo Whom It May Concern at the Archdiocese of Denver,
Like many staff members before me, I was also part of what many came to refer to as “The Fr. Daniel Freeze-Out Program.” Until now, I have chosen to remain mostly silent, as I still hold great respect and care for the colleagues, staff and parishioners I left behind when my position of assistant principal—after 22 years of dedicated service—was eliminated. The exodus of half the school staff this year is critical and should be taken seriously.
In my final years at Most Precious Blood, I found myself often trying to shield the staff from the effects of Fr. Daniel’s leadership style. As a result, I endured what I (and many) would describe as a hostile work environment, which ultimately took a toll on my health and well-being. However, I am strong, but I did need time and space to heal from that experience, and for clarity which I have now have.
One of the greatest blessings through this journey has been my deep and abiding faith. I trusted that I would be taken care of—and I have been. I now find myself in a nurturing and supportive spiritual environment where the Gospel is preached through the lens of love, hope, and encouragement. I leave Mass feeling uplifted, joyful, and inspired to actually live and share the Good News. I no longer experience messages that invoke fear or shame, but rather messages that call me to grow in grace and service.
The only real loss I still carry is not being able to complete the final two years of Biblical School at MPB—a spiritual goal I hope to resume in the future. Still, I remain incredibly grateful for the love and support of my MPB community, which continues to hold a very special place in my heart.
I am writing not out of bitterness, but out of deep concern for those who remain. My hope is that conditions improve not only for the dedicated school staff, but also for the parishioners I served alongside for more than 25 years. Many of them do not have the option to leave or escape the current environment. In my case, the decision was made for me—and in that, I consider myself fortunate.
I share this with the sincere hope that it might prompt reflection and ultimately foster healing and renewal for a community I still deeply care about.
Respectfully,
Roxie Mountain Weed
Former MPB Assistant Principal and Parishioner
Roxie supported: Call for Accountability at MPB Parish and School-Please keep comments civil and productiveYou’re not alone — a community of supporters is ready to back you.
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